GRE Word List

PANACEA

a remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all

The meaning of the word panacea is a remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all.

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WordMeaning
fussyeasily upset : irritable
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defoliateto deprive of leaves especially prematurely
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assurancethe state of being assured: such as
domicilea dwelling place : place of residence : home
strewto spread by scattering
trilogya series of three dramas or literary works or sometimes three musical compositions that are closely related and develop a single theme
well-bredhaving or displaying the politeness and good manners associated especially with people of high social class